Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Coast of Hokkaido, Japan

"No Concern About Tsunami Damage"

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck off the southeastern coast of Hokkaido, Japan, at around 5:37 p.m. on May 31. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake originated at a depth of 20 kilometers.

NHK reported that while there may be slight changes in sea level along the Japanese coast due to this earthquake, there is no concern about tsunami damage.

In Kushiro City and Urahara Town, areas adjacent to the southern coast of Hokkaido, a seismic intensity of 4 was recorded. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency's seismic scale, an intensity of 4 is strong enough to startle most people and cause ceiling lights to swing noticeably.

Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration